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John Gilchrist DOW

Regimental number188
Place of birthDundee, Scotland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address218 Shield Street, Yarraville, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinSister, Mrs Julia Rae, 318 Shield Street, Yarraville, Victoria
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name6th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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